Lesson 2: Module A | Epistemology
Lesson 2: Module A
In Module A we'll start to discuss epistemology, the theory of knowledge. "How do we "know" things?" will be a recurring question this week, along with how to assimilate new knowledge into your training system.
Some thoughts (paul) - Have virtue in your pursuit of knowledge. Don’t adopt knowledge without checking it out yourself.
It’s easy to see something online. Try it get some sort of result even if it wasn’t from said intervention and confirm your bias
Always seeking out things that will disconfirm your thought
Easier to believe what you’re told then to look into it yourself.
If you really want to believe something you have to do your best to try and prove it wrong don’t try and find evidence that supports you. Idea of falsifiability
Start with null. Start with an idea is incorrect and try to and prove it right
It needs to be intentional and voluntary
Willingness to self examines and admit you’re wrong.
Be aware of where you get your knowledge.
Surrounding yourself with like-minded people - people with growth mindsets that want to be better. Not necessarily people agree with you.
Doing it for the gram. This got more likes. I need to do more like it. What works is usually boring unfortunately
To think we have it all figured out is wrong. Looking back so much has changed and moving forward so much is going to change. We are complex systems. We can’t think we have it all figured out
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Lesson 1 Modules
L2 Mod A
L2 Mod B
L2 Mod C
L2 Mod D
L2 Mod E
L2 Mod F
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L2: Mod A
Discussion Questions
What methods do you use to stay on top of the research
Have you ever been successful in sending a client on a rickety ship? Looking back can you find any other reasons they may have been successful?
Discuss your thoughts on the importance of us providing the most correct information and clients and consumers seeking out the most correct information
What are some things you've changed your mind about since starting out in this field?